Replacement

TOOLS REQUIRED
- 07LAC-PW50100 Extension Shaft Puller
- Or Equivalent

WARNING:
- Make sure jacks and safety stands are placed properly, and hoist brackets are attached to correct positions on the engine.
- Apply parking brake and block rear wheels so the vehicle will not roll off stands and fall on you while working under it.

CAUTION: Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.

REMOVAL
1. Remove the drain plug, and drain the differential oil.
2. Remove the driveshafts and intermediate shaft.





3. Remove the 36 mm sealing bolt, then disconnect the extension shaft from the differential using the special tool.

NOTE: Shift the transmission into the ~ position to lock the secondary gear.





4. Remove the splash shield.





5. Remove the lower plate, then reinstall the steering gearbox mounting bolts.





6. Remove the right front beam bridge.





7. Disconnect the Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) connector, then remove the VSS/power steering speed sensor.

NOTE: Do not disconnect the hoses.





8. Remove the mounting bolts and 26 mm shim, then remove the differential assembly.

INSTALLATION

NOTE: If the differential case is replaced, the 26 mm shim must be adjusted

a. Install the differential assembly.





b. Measure the clearance between the differential case and the torque converter housing.





c. Select the 26 mm shim from the following table.





1. Install the two dowel pins on the differential assembly.





2. Attach the differential assembly to the engine, then tighten the two mounting bolts (marked with a star in this figure) loosely.
3. Install the 26 mm shim, then tighten the mounting bolts to the specified torque.





4. Install the breather tube as shown.





5. Apply Super High Temp Urea Grease to the splines of the extension shaft, then install the new set ring.





6. Install the extension shaft using the special tool as shown.

NOTE: Push the extension shaft in the secondary driven gear shaft until the extension shaft stops.





7. Fill the secondary gear with Super High Temp Urea Grease, then install the 36 mm sealing bolt.

NOTE:
- Shift the transmission into the P position to lock the secondary gear.
- Apply liquid gasket to the 36 mm sealing bolt threads.





8. Install the vehicle speed sensor (VSS)/power steering speed sensor, then connect the VSS connector.





9. Install the right front beam bridge.





10. Remove the steering gearbox mounting bolts, then install the lower plate and the steering gearbox mounting bolts.





11. Install the splash shield.
12. Install the driveshafts and the intermediate shaft.
13. Refill the differential with oil.
14. Check the front wheel alignment.